desecrated

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkreɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪtɪd/

Translations

desecratedadjective
more desecrated
Comp.
most desecrated
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkreɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪtɪd/
The desecrated temple stood as a reminder of the conflict.
Осквернённый храм стоял как напоминание о конфликте.
desecrateverb

desecrated

Past Simple

desecrated
Past Simple
desecrated
Past Participle
desecrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/
They were accused of attempting to desecrate the church.
Их обвинили в попытке осквернить церковь.
The vandals intended to desecrate the monument with graffiti.
Вандалы намеревались профанировать памятник граффити.
Additional translations
desecratepast participle

desecrated

The past participle "desecrated" functions attributively (e.g., "a desecrated shrine").

Definitions

desecratedadjective
Treated with violent disrespect; violated or profaned.
The once sacred site was left desecrated after the vandals had their way with it.
desecrateverb
To treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.
The vandals were arrested for attempting to desecrate the ancient temple.
desecratepast participle
Having been desecrated; deprived of sacredness through disrespect or violation.
Pilgrims wept at the sight of the desecrated altar.